This week we have a chat with the fabulous Dr Jo Albin-Clark and think about reading, play and how stories shape our experiences. Jo discusses her latest research focusing on 'resistance stories' from the classroom and the ways in which teachers might think about some of the tricky choices they may face when trying to best support their children. Take a listen and let us know what you think!

Find out more about the Resistance Stories research project by using these links. The work of the Froebel Trust Jacques Derrida writes about hospitality Donna Haraway writes about worlding and making kin and here is a longer lecture where she touches on  storytelling.

Join John, Shamim and a very special guest as we talk about our favourite books from childhood, what we love most about reading and what makes a cracking book corner!

Laura and I are talking about reader identity, our favourite books from our own childhood and the importance of connecting with a book. I'm also talking with a friend of the podcast and local librarian, Becky about the work she does in the local library to make reading fun for the youngest readers. We hope you enjoy listening!

Join us for our very first podcast! Come and listen As Laura, Shamim and I talk about our own early reading, why we love thinking about early literacy and review some new books.